Novara Live: Local Election Results Reaction With Aaron + Michael
Aaron and Michael share their first thoughts on the 2025 local election results.
Novara Live: Polls Open As Reform Tipped for Unprecedented Gains
Polls have opened across England as local elections, mayoral elections and even one parliamentary by-election take place. Plus: The Football Association has banned trans women from competing in women’s football; and tensions escalate between India and Pakistan over a massacre in Kashmir. With Dalia Gebrial, Steven Methven, Azad Essa & Tadg Hickey.
Novara Live: Richard Wolff on Trump and the Rise of China | #NovaraLive
Michael Walker spoke to Richard Wolff, Professor Emeritus of Economics at the University of Massachusetts Amherst about how Donald Trump has reshaped capitalism and class struggle in his first 100 days of his second term in office.
Novara Live: Canada’s Liberal Party Wins an Unprecedented Fourth Term
Mark Carney’s Liberal Party has secured an unprecedented fourth term in the Canadian elections. Plus: The UK government has shared contact details of police investigators and crown prosecutors in Palestine Action cases with the Israeli embassy. With Aaron Bastani, NoJusticeMTG and Palestine Action’s Huda Ammori.
Novara Live: World Court Begins Hearing on Israel’s Siege of Gaza
The International Court of Justice has begun a hearing into Israel’s humanitarian obligations in Gaza. Plus: Huge power outages in Spain and Portugal; and new EHRC advice states that trans women should not be allowed to use women’s toilets. With Michael Walker, Ash Sarkar and Ahmed Abu Riziq.
Downstream: Does International Law Even Work?
The former head of Human Rights Watch on 30 years of shaming governments.
Novara Live: Reform Look Set to Trounce Labour and Tories in Local Elections
Reform UK are expected to take a significant vote share from Labour and the Tories in the upcoming local elections. Plus: We interview an aid worker in Gaza; and we discuss the privatisation of space. With Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani, Gavin Kelleher and Carla Ibled.
Novara Live: Zelenskyy Cuts Short South Africa Visit After Massive Russian Attack on Kyiv
Russia has bombarded Kyiv with missiles and drones in one of its largest attacks on Ukraine to date. Plus: We ask a Just Stop Oil spokesperson why they’re hanging up the high-vis; and Robert Jenrick’s offer of a Tory-reform coalition has been shot down. With NoJusticeMTG, Harriet Williamson and James Skeet.
Downstream: How Israel Became a Fascist State
Ilan Pappé joined us live at EartH in Hackney.
Novara Live: Trump on Netanyahu: We Are on the Same Side of Every Issue
A school in Gaza City has been razed to the ground by an Israeli drone strike. Plus: Gary Lineker blasts the BBC for their coverage of Gaza; we spoke to Pete Irvine on the UK’s geoengineering experiments; and Elon Musk has found himself in a bind. With Michael Walker, Kieran Andrieu and Pete Irvine.
Novara Live: Dollar Plummets As Trump Attacks US Central Bank
Billions of dollars in value have been wiped off the markets after Donald Trump called the head of the US central bank a loser. Plus: We speak to Stephen Kapos – a holocaust survivor who was questioned by the police over his involvement in a Palestine solidarity demo. With Michael Walker and David Adler.
Novara Live: Pope Dies One Day After Calling to End War on Gaza
Pope Francis has died at the age of 88 following several weeks of illness. We speak to Paul Fleming, Equity union leader and Catholic, about the Pope’s political legacy. Plus: Thousands demonstrate against the Supreme Court’s ruling on the legal definition of woman. With Michael Walker, Ash Sarkar and TransLucent’s Steph Richards.
Novara Live: The US Could Abandon Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks, Warns Marco Rubio
Donald Trump could walk away from Ukraine-Russia peace negotiations within days if no progress is made, warns Marco Rubio. Plus: David Lammy’s secret visit with the Israeli foreign secretary; and the IMF’s push to keep people working older… With Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani, Paul Morland and Peter Oborne – author of ‘The Fate of Abraham: […]
Novara Live: Trump Blocks Israeli Attack on Iranian Nuclear Sites
Donald Trump has waved off Israeli plans to attack Iranian nuclear sites, opening talks with Tehran to limit Iran’s nuclear program instead. Plus: Britain’s equality watchdog has said that the NHS should no longer allow trans people on single sex wards. With Dalia Gebrial and NoJusticeMTG.
Novara Live: UK Supreme Court Backs ‘Biological’ Definition of Woman
The UK’s Supreme Court has ruled on the legal definition of a woman as “biological”. Plus: we spoke with economist Keyu Jin on whether China is winning Trump’s Trade War; and members of the Board of Deputies of British Jews have condemned Israel. With Michael Walker, Helena @NoJusticeMTG and Keyu Jin.
Novara Live: Trump Blames “Incompetent” Zelensky for Russia-Ukraine War
Donald Trump has labelled Volodymyr Zelenskyy “incompetent”, blaming for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Plus: The Birmingham bin strikes continue; and Liz Truss is threatening to launch her own social media network. With Aaron Bastani, Kieran Andrieu and Unite’s Zoe Mayou.
Novara Live: The Race to Save British Steel
The UK government is racing to keep Britain’s last steel blast furnaces in operation. Plus: Why Donald Trump has already lost his trade war with China; and Israel destroys the last functioning hospital in Gaza City. With Michael Walker, Ash Sarkar and Commonwealth’s Mathew Lawrence.
Downstream: The Real Point of Trump’s Tariffs
Is there method in Trump's tariff madness?